Saint George's Day 2018, 2019 and onwards

Saint George's Day is a local holiday in England observed each year on April 23. As this date is close to Easter, Saint George’s Day might be celebrated on another day instead. The date for Saint George’s Day 2014 is April 28.

Although it is not an official public holiday, its popularity seems to be growing. Since 2006 several organisations (like the BBC for instance) and some politicians are campaigning to adopt Saint George’s Day as an official public holiday in England.

Saint George is associated with three virtues: charity, chivalry and courage. Many Saint George’s Day traditions and celebrations are related to those characteristics. People may volunteer, assist in community activities or donate blood (charity). To show courage, people may undertake activities to overcome their fears like holding a snake or climbing a tower in case you are afraid of heights. Chivalry can be expressed by giving flowers, which is a widely known tradition of Saint George’s Day. For more information see also Saint George in the UK Saints Calendar.